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Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)

6.0/10 · 3,248 votes 1h 34m pg ComedyFamily

#185 of 249 films from 2011 #2251 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Mark Waters · Written by Sean Anders, John Morris, Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater

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Overview

Tom Popper is a successful businessman who’s clueless when it comes to the really important things in life...until he inherits six “adorable” penguins, each with its own unique personality. Soon Tom’s rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland — and the rest of his world upside-down.

Cast

Jim Carreyas Mr. Popper
Carla Guginoas Amanda
Angela Lansburyas Mrs. Van Gundy
Ophelia Lovibondas Pippi
Madeline Carrollas Janie
Clark Greggas Nat Jones
Jeffrey Tamboras Mr. Gremmins
David Krumholtzas Kent
Philip Baker Hallas Franklin
Maxwell Perry Cottonas Billy
James Tupperas Rick
Dominic Chianeseas Reader
William Charles Mitchellas Yates
Henry Kelemenas Young Tommy Popper

Facts

Release dateJune 17, 2011
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) — about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$55,000,000
Box office$187,361,754 (3.4× budget)
IMDbtt1396218

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Questions

How long is Mr. Popper's Penguins?
Mr. Popper's Penguins runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Mr. Popper's Penguins worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 3,248 votes, which places it #185 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 26%) and #2251 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Mr. Popper's Penguins?
Mr. Popper's Penguins was directed by Mark Waters. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mean Girls (2004), Just Like Heaven (2005), The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008).
Who stars in Mr. Popper's Penguins?
Jim Carrey as Mr. Popper; Carla Gugino as Amanda; Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Van Gundy; Ophelia Lovibond as Pippi; Madeline Carroll as Janie; Clark Gregg as Nat Jones.
What is Mr. Popper's Penguins rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mr. Popper's Penguins?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2523.

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